Breed Description

The breed survey is the ultimate instrument used as the selection method for the German Shepherd Dog Breed. It is absolutely necessary for the preservation and advancement of this breed. Originally developed in Germany for their domestic stock, in 1922 the breed survey also became the tool used as a…

GSDCA Breed Survey Scheme The GSDCA conducts a nationally accredited Breed Survey Scheme for the betterment of the breed. At 18 months of age or over dogs are presented to a panel of GSDCA Breed Surveyors to be assessed for their worthiness as a breeding prospect. Areas to be assessed cover temperament, character, gun sureness, anatomical attributes, movement and general soundness…

The German Shepherd Dog is a large, strong animal often used for guarding or police work. The GSD can be a good family dog if trained properly but needs experienced handling. He relishes training and needs a firm and consistent hand. Some GSDs have a very high working drive and should be avoided when choosing a family pet. Aggression due to fearfulness has also been reported…

King Shepherd puppies are not only bred for their size, but more importantly their temperament and hardiness. Breeders are urged to keep their breeding programs focused on their best dogs, with the goal of producing an animal that is an improvement on the previous generation. All puppies are guaranteed and breeders place puppies into their new homes with spay/neuter agreements…

Nancy MacMillan is an avid knitter with an interest in Rare Breeds and working with wool straight from the source. Pam Heath is a Shepherdess whom Nancy first met at the Ottawa Knitting Guild some years ago. Pam is a wonderful resource for all things Rare Breeds, and she and Elwood Quinn (who jointly run Quinn Farm) kindly agreed to do a Q&A with Nancy for Wovember…

Demands are growing for the organisers of Crufts to explain why they allowed an apparently deformed dog to not only enter the competition but also win its category – six years after promising to reform its judging criteria amid a similar outcry. The Kennel Club was accused of cruelty after a German shepherd with an “abnormal” back and awkward gait won Best of Breed over the…

By Kelly Malone Why on Earth does AKC encompass so many different looking dogs? Why can t we have one hound, or one herding dog? Why do we need the towering Irish Wolfhound, the squat long Dachshund, and the slight, sleek Saluki? Why does the Bloodhound have such long droopy ears and why, is the Basset Hound slung so low? The cliche Form follows Function is so often used…